"I'm not trying to cheat!" Crow's Shadow's voice even cracks a little at that, cheeks red. "I was just trying to lighten the mood!"

It at least gets Crow to laugh, albeit hoarsely. "At least a few of the others took a more neutral stance and agree that you're necessary. And if it comes down to it, we can stick together and avoid the others. I certainly don't expect you to spend more time around Glitch and Drake than necessary."